Topic: Foam

7 chapters across the catalog

Impusted
Episode 1688 3:12:45 - 3:20:20

1688: Impusted

Tips of the Day, Foam King, Rollerblade Chair Wheels

The show concludes with two "Tips of the Day." Dvorak recommends the "Foam King" garden hose attachment for car washing. Curry shares a tip from the Baron of Old Bay: replacing standard office chair wheels with rollerblade-style wheels for a smoother experience. The hosts sign off with their traditional "Hui Hui" and a produced end-of-show mix.

McClintock Effect
Episode 1343 58:34 - 1:01:29

1343: McClintock Effect

Automotive Industry Disruptions, Buying Tips

The automotive industry is facing severe production cuts due to shortages of microchips, foam for seats, and specialized resins. A fire at a major Japanese chip factory and the higher profitability of consumer electronics have further strained the supply of vehicle components. Consumers are advised to purchase vehicles immediately as manufacturers plan to roll back incentives in response to dwindling inventory and high demand fueled by stimulus checks.

King Mitch
Episode 1299 2:09:58 - 2:13:17

1299: King Mitch

Zurich Restaurant Scene, Avant-Garde Foam

A restaurant owner in Zurich, Switzerland, provided an update on the local COVID-19 situation, noting that hospitals are postponing surgeries. This leads to a tangent about "avant-garde" cuisine, specifically the use of culinary foam popularized by the restaurant El Bulli in Spain.

Masks are Love
Episode 1247 36:02 - 42:55

1247: Masks are Love

Riot Control Technology, The "Goo" and Acoustic Weapons

A discussion of modern riot control technology questions why advanced tools like acoustic weapons or "sticky foam" (the goo) are not being utilized by police. References are made to the 1999 WTO protests in Seattle and the various high-tech non-lethal options that have been promised but remain absent from current street deployments.

Episode 403 13:56 - 20:07

403: Pharmacy in a Fruit

Hand Sanitizer, Teen Alcohol Poisoning Media Trend

News reports from ABC and CNN regarding a "disturbing trend" of teenagers distilling hand sanitizer to get drunk are characterized as a PR push for foam-based sanitizers. While reports claim nearly a dozen teenagers in Southern California were hospitalized, the narrative is viewed as a marketing strategy potentially funded by retailers like Walmart or manufacturers. The University of California in San Francisco is identified as a source for the research fueling these media segments.

Bogative Charity
Episode 358

358: Bogative Charity

Camp MoFo Studio Setup, Acoustic Treatment Challenges

The hosts discuss the relocation to Austin, Texas, and the ongoing technical challenges of setting up the Camp MoFo studio. Efforts to improve audio quality include ordering professional acoustic tiles to replace temporary solutions. The studio now features functional green screens and improved lighting for future broadcasts.

"Hunker Down"
Episode 334 17:04 - 20:38

334: "Hunker Down"

Fox News Sea Foam Report and Weather Channel Frat Boys

A Fox News reporter in Ocean City is mocked for being covered in sea foam that is allegedly contaminated by sewage overflow. Another segment from The Weather Channel features a reporter attempting a serious broadcast while a group of frat boys dances and exposes themselves in the background. These incidents are cited as evidence of the absurdity of the East Coast's reaction to moderate 50 mile-per-hour winds.